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Intel Processors under $400

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22 Intel processors under $400. Most cost $311 to $388, and half cost less than $345.

Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$304.99-9%Was: $333.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.9

20 Cores, Intel, Core Ultra 7, Yes

+20 cores with 8 performance and 12 efficiency cores
+Boost clock from 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for parallel workloads
$338.00-9%Was: $371.59
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.8

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 8 threads
+Boosts from 4.0 to 4.9 GHz
+Lower 65 W thermal design power
−Older LGA1151 socket limits motherboard options
$388.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

24 Cores, LGA1851, 125W, Intel

+24 cores with 8 performance and 16 efficiency cores
+Boost clock up to 5.5 GHz
+Uses the LGA1851 socket
−No integrated graphics, a discrete GPU is required
$311.29
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

6 Cores, LGA1700, 65W, Intel

+6 cores for multitasking and everyday desktop workloads
+Listed base clock of 3.0GHz
+65W TDP for a moderate power envelope
$391.94
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

16 Cores, LGA1700, 125W, Intel

+16 cores with a hybrid P and E core design
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
−Requires an LGA1700 socket motherboard
$379.00-5%Was: $397.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.3

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Integrated graphics included
$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.3

20 Cores, LGA1700, Intel, Core i7

+20 cores with 28 threads
+Boosts up to 5.4 GHz
+Uses LGA1700 socket
$387.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Core i5

+Core i5 processor for LGA 1151 motherboards
+Boxed retail packaging from Intel
$326.09
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.3

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, Yes

+28 threads: the most threads of the 13 here
+20 cores: only 1 of 17 here have more cores
$376.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Eight cores with boost up to 5.1 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
+Sixteen threads for multitasking
−High 125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$340.11-8%Was: $369.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 9.3

20 Cores, Intel, Core i7, No

+20 cores made of 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores
+28 threads for heavy multitasking workloads
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−No integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is needed
$335.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, 125W, Intel, Core i9

+20 threads for heavy multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
−125W thermal design power needs robust cooling
$378.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+8 cores for demanding multithreaded workloads
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for manual overclocking
−125W TDP requires more cooling and power than lower-TDP chips
−No integrated graphics means a discrete graphics card is needed
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

8 Cores, LGA1200, 125W, Intel

+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz
+Unlocked for overclocking
+125W TDP is moderate for a high-end chip
−No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
−Only 8 cores for multithreaded work
$399.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.6

14 Cores, Intel, Core i5, Yes

+14 cores with 6 performance and 8 efficiency cores
+Boost clock between 5.0 and 5.4 GHz
+20 threads for multitasking
$339.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Eight cores and sixteen threads for multitasking
+Boost clock up to 4.9 GHz
+Low 65W thermal design power
$379.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 8.1

8 Cores, LGA1151, 65W, Intel

+8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
+Boost clock of 5.0 to 5.4 GHz for demanding tasks
+65W thermal design power for lower heat output
$322.02
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
IntelSpec score 7.9

6 Cores, LGA1200, 65W, Intel

+Six cores and twelve threads for multitasking
+65W TDP for a standard cooling setup
+Uses the LGA1200 socket on the 400 Series platform
$340.60
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1151, Intel, Yes

+Integrated graphics included
+Uses the LGA1151 socket
+Intel 7th generation Core desktop processor
$300.30
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
Intel

LGA1200, Intel, Core i7

+Sixteen threads for heavy multitasking
+16MB cache for faster data access
+Socket LGA 1200 compatibility
$349.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

processorCoresSocketTDPMakerProcessor lineSpec scorePrice
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$304.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
20IntelCore Ultra 78.9$338.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
8LGA115165WIntelCore i77.8$388.88
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
24LGA1851125WIntelCore Ultra 7n/a$311.29
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
6LGA170065WIntelCore i5n/a$391.94
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
16LGA1700125WIntelCore i9n/a$379.00
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
20IntelCore i79.3$364.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
20LGA1700IntelCore i79.3$387.83
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
LGA1151IntelCore i5n/a$326.09
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - Details
20IntelCore i79.3$376.85
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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